Gardening by the Moon Weekend To-Do

An idea as old as agriculture, based both folklore and superstition but there are scientific ideas to back it up.

Lunar Phase: 2nd Quarter begins on Saturday, October 8.   -

• Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Capricorn- 
  • …You should remove any of the summer vegetable crops that are struggling. These areas can be replanted with Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Peas or other seasonal vegetable crops for the fall and winter months.

Later in the Week

Wednesday-Thursday: Moon in the sign of Pisces - Plant seasonal color

• …With the shorter days and cool nights, it’s the  perfect tine to plant fall and winter color. Now available are Pansies, Violas, Primrose, Primula, Ice Poppies and others

Other Things To-do

...When re-seeding turf, use a top dressing of soil conditioner or homemade compost to keep the seed from drying out. You would sprinkle the area two to three times a day depending on the temperatures, If the seed goes dry between waterings, you’ll have little to no germination and it will be next spring before you can re-fix the problem. ... Sasanqua Camellias have arrived at your favorite garden center. Yuletide, Jean May, and Appleblossom are just a few of the varieties that you’ll find. Sasanqua Camellias bloom November through February and grow in a sunny location as long as their roots are shaded from the afternoon heat.